Pro Bowl pass rusher Maxx Crosby has taken on the role of assistant general manager for the Eastern Michigan football team, in addition to his playing career with the Raiders. He will be involved in evaluating prospects, managing budgeting aspects, and assisting in fundraising and alumni relations for the program. Crosby, a former standout for Eastern Michigan from 2015-2018, has made significant contributions to the school, including a previous donation of $1 million to the football program.
Crosby joins a growing trend of active professional athletes engaging in administrative roles with college sports programs. His $106.5 million contract extension with the Raiders briefly made him the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback. The Eastern Michigan program plans to honor Crosby by renaming a position on its depth chart after him and having the top edge rusher wear his jersey number as a tribute to his impact on the team and the university.